The real challenge is human resources for health. We are working on a workforce audit & looking at what we can do to keep these facilities open for 24 hours, even if it means working with a few but ensuring that they are optimally utilised."-Dr. Obi Emmanuel Ikechukwu, Comm'r. for Health, Enugu.

It is critical to have a mechanism in place to assess a community's health needs and ensure that people who go to PHC receive quality & equitable services. PHC workers must be trained to understand data management and how it can affect public health"-Dr. Mary Boyd, U.S. CDC Nigeria

The Nigeria Health Commissioners' Forum is inviting you to a dissemination event of the report of its inaugural PHC Financing Forum: Time: 05:00 PM WAT Date: Friday, Nov 25, 2022 Zoom Meeting LinkedIn: lnkd.in/dAjXmMpf Also live via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nhcfor…

You are all invited.

Happy International Women’s Day! A good time to shine a spotlight on The Governor Obaseki-led Government’s intentional efforts to support and Promote equity for women in Healthcare leadership

Busy week in public health! Shared our work in Government of Ekiti State & nhcforum with Bill Gates, joined H.E. Remi Tinubu to launch Nigeria’s cervical cancer elimination plan, attended the commissioning of the Africa Medical Centre of Excellence, and honoured W. Kazadi Mulombo at his farewell.